Breakout players: Players we did not see coming in the 2023 high school football season
We are at the midpoint of the 2023 Alabama high school football season and Tuscaloosa area programs have displayed exciting football throughout the first five weeks.
The 10 players listed have put up some stellar stats so far this year. As listed by The Tuscaloosa News, here are the breakout players we did not see coming this season in the Tuscaloosa area.
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Brody Clark
Sulligent, Class of 2024
Analysis: In his debut football season as the Sulligent quarterback, Clark has stepped up for the Blue Devils in their 5-0 start. So far this season, he has gone 51-for-81 for 654 yards and eight touchdowns,
Bryson Kimbrough
Hillcrest, Class of 2025
Analysis: Kimbrough has had big shoes to fill after all-state quarterback Ethan Crawford graduated. However, Hillcrest has not missed a beat with Kimbrough at the helm. So far this season, Kimbrough has gone 34-of-51 for 644 yards and four touchdowns. He also has rushed for 122 yards and six touchdowns on 21 carries.
David McNeil
Central, Class of 2024
Analysis: At the helm of the Central offense, McNeil has thrown 60 passes for 553 yards along with six touchdowns. He has also rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries.
Derrion Cousette
Aliceville, Class of 2026
Analysis: The sophomore has had a good start to the season for the Aliceville defense. He has racked up 40 tackles along with six sacks.
Dominic Myles
Central, Class of 2024
Analysis: Myles not only leads the Central defense, but he also leads 6A-Region 4 with three interceptions. He has also racked up 18 tackles, 15 of those being solo, along with two sacks and a forced fumble.
Ellis Hamiter
Tuscaloosa Academy, Class of 2025
Analysis: This season is Hamiter's first time back on the field in two years. A dual-threat player for the Knights, Hamiter has hauled in 27 passes for 263 yards and three scores, along with adding in 21 tackles.
Jace Hathcock
Gordo, Class of 2024
Analysis: Hathcock serves a big role on the Green Wave squad, seeing time at outside linebacker, running back and slot receiver. This season, he has racked up 339 yards rushing, 196 yards receiving and seven touchdowns. On the defensive end, Hathcock has added in 48 tackles and seven sacks.
Javien Mosley
Aliceville, Class of 2026
Analysis: So far this season, Mosley has stepped up for the Yellow Jacket offense. He has racked up 847 yards passing along with adding in six touchdowns.
Jay Harris
Bibb County, Class of 2025
Analysis: Harris plays a big role on the Bibb County offense. He has rushed for 693 yards and nine touchdowns on 91 carries, along with hauling in 10 passes for 83 yards and one score.
Miles Madden
Paul Bryant, Class of 2028
Analysis: The true freshman has seen action on both sides of the ball this season for Paul Bryant. Offensively, he has hauled in nine passes for 129 yards and two scores, while racking up 29 tackles, a sack and an interception on defense.
Anna Snyder covers high school sports and University of Alabama recruiting for The Tuscaloosa News. Reach her at asnyder@gannett.com. Follow her on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @annaesnyder2
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Breakout players midway through the high school football season
